5 Top Tips For Cleaning Windows

Charlotte Bowe • 1 November 2019

Do you want your windows to sparkle and shine?

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Our commercial window cleaners have 5 top tips to keep your external windows looking brand new.

1. Check the forecast.

Tip number one. You must check the weather forecast. Unfortunately, we don't live in sunny California therefore we cannot rely on dry weather! I'm sure you have already guessed that window cleaning in the rain is rather pointless; making sure the weather is suitable for the job is the first step in getting those windows looking shiny and clean.

2. Dirt and dust removal.

Before you start using all your fancy tools and cleaners you need to remove any dirt and dust from the window frame. Giving your windows a clean base to start, prevents the spread of dirt to the cleaner parts of the window. Some areas are tougher than others and can make you feel like you have been scrubbing for hours on end and no matter how hard you scrub the dirt is not budging. If this is the case, then use some hot soapy water with a soft brush. This way you won't damage the window and the dirt should come straight off! Make sure to rinse the brush before putting it back on the window as it will only undo the work you have just completed.

3. Stock up on cleaner.

Before you make it your mission to clean a window, make sure you roughly estimate how much cleaning product you will need. Ask yourself, how many windows am I cleaning? Are they big or small? How dirty are they?

Roughly calculating the amount of window cleaning product needed, will save you both time and money.

By pre-planning, you will avoid having to go back for more product or even having to reschedule the clean as you will be equipped and ready for whatever window stains are coming your way.

It's Clean TOP SECRET: We use a cleaner we produce ourselves that is essentially purified water. This is basically H2O with everything else taken out! So, when we apply it to the glass, it absorbs all of the dust and runs off the glass leaving it squeaky clean.

4. Squeegee time!

The fun bit. If you are unaware of a squeegee, it is the tool you see window cleaners swiping and swirling, making window cleaning look like an exotic magic trick. This tool is the equivalent of a magic wand to a window cleaner, here's how to use it:

Make sure your squeegee is horizontal when using it on the glass.
Start at the top corner of the glass, motioning clean and narrow strips from top to bottom.
Make sure to keep wiping your squeegee clean.
Overlap areas the squeegee has previously cleaned, however make sure to pull the squeegee across the window at an angle to direct excess water down.
Wipe and repeat until you have covered all areas of the windowpane.
Next, use a microfibre cloth to wipe any excess water - run the cloth around the edge of the window removing any remaining suds.
Using a new cloth to wipe off any streaks left by the squeegee.

5. What to wipe with?

Microfibre cloths are not only absorbent but easily washable and give your windowpane that professional looking finish. Run your cloth over the dirt-free glass to get rid of any areas of the window you may have missed.

Commercial window cleaning services from It’s Clean

So now your windows should be gleaming. If they are not then don't panic, give us a call on 01423 566785 or visit our commercial window cleaning page to find out more.

We’ll make your windows sparkle!

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